SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Sources Sought Synopsis - Global Hawk Composite Material Depaint Process
- Notice Date
- 3/9/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK), 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8620-GH-SSS-2015-1
- Archive Date
- 4/25/2015
- Point of Contact
- Gina N. Shrider, Phone: 9372554891, Casey Pease, Phone: 9372554241
- E-Mail Address
-
gina.shrider@us.af.mil, casey.pease@us.af.mil
(gina.shrider@us.af.mil, casey.pease@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes only. If the Government decides to award a contract for this or a related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov). There is no solicitation available at this time. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. Only responses from US companies will be accepted. Any information provided by the Government at this time is preliminary and may be updated or changed prior to a formal release of a Request for Proposal. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this sources sought synopsis nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. The Air Force has not yet determined the acquisition strategy for this requirement, including whether small business set-aside strategy is applicable. The Global Hawk (GH) aircraft is a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) platform with laminar flow wings whose aerodynamic characteristics are sensitive to degraded paint. Degraded paint decreases the GH climb performance and mandates periodic wing depaint and recoating (paint or tape). Due to the high operational altitudes and environment the GH paint degrades faster than other aircraft. Because of the GH composite surfaces which in some areas are very thin, the only approved depaint process is expensive and time consuming manual sanding. There is a requirement for the GH Program to development a lower cost and more efficient/reliable depaint process for wing and non-wing composite surfaces. Potential sources shall identify mature technologies which would be able to depaint the Global Hawk composite surfaces including some areas which are as thin as only two plies. Separate technologies are permitted for the different composite surface thicknesses. Environmental concerns are a primary consideration and innovation solutions such as laser, robotic sander, and manual pressure sensitive sander depaint processes along with others will be considered. Location is not a primary consideration. The Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Global Hawk Program Office (WIG) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking potential responsible business sources to provide optimal solutions to the objective of the Global Hawk Depaint Process. The Government is seeking responsible firms to furnish the following information: 1) Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, Federal CAGE Code, and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. 2) Indicate Business size (if 8(a) provide proof of certification, etc.) under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541712. Additionally, firms responding to this announcement as the "prime contractor" should indicate whether they are: large or small business in relation to NAICS 54171. Firms responding to this announcement as the "prime contractor" should indicate whether, in relation to NAICS code 541712, they are an other than small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, 8(a)-certified small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or historically underutilized business zone small business. 3) Under which NAICS does your company usually provide supplies identified above? Do you consider a NAICS code other than 541712 to be more appropriate as a classification for the supplies identified above? Please include the rationale for your answer. 4) Which of the following would you see as your role in the performance of a potential requirement of this nature (ref: the above requirements)? (a) Prime Contractor; (b) Subcontractor; or (c) Other, and please describe. 5) What contract type do you recommend for the established requirements, and why? 6) What are your capabilities/strengths with respect to performing the Global Hawk depaint mission? 7) The Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for Small Businesses if there is sufficient, demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting). The clause reads, in part, as follows: "Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (b) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for - (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. (2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials..." Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. 8) AFMCFARS clause 5352.219-9001, "Use of Joint Ventures in Meeting the Limitations on Subcontracting Requirement (Nov 2007)" is planned for inclusion in any solicitation released for this effort. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded any DoD contract. Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in SAM. Respondents shall include their CAGE code, if possible. Responses to this RFI must be received No Later Than 1500 (EST) 10 Apr 15. Information packages may be submitted to Mr. Donald Scott in an Adobe or MS Word compatible format by e-mail to donald.scott.14@us.af.mil, or on a Windows compatible CD by mail to the following address: Attn: AFLCMC/WIGK, Attn: Donald Scott, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg 557, WPAFB, OH 4543. Submissions shall not exceed 20-25 pages (8" X 11"). Font shall be 12-pitch with one-inch borders. Industry is encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary data rights; however, if any information submitted is considered proprietary, then the pages containing such information must be marked accordingly. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Request for solicitation will receive no response. The Government shall not reimburse the cost of preparing responses to this request for information.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), AFLCMC/WIG, 2530 Loop Road West, WPAFB, Ohio, 45433, United States
- Zip Code: 45433
- Zip Code: 45433
- Record
- SN03661682-W 20150311/150309235112-7fba719c2dd52bc55887996564b60812 (fbodaily.com)
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